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Executive Interim Management for Sustainable Success
Those who want to remain agile in dynamic markets use our Executive Interim Management as a decisive lever. We are here for you when your company faces business-critical changes. EIM Switzerland supports you as a strong partner with its full range of expertise. With active implementation skills, we fill key positions in the shortest possible time. We provide you with experienced leaders who deliver measurable results quickly.
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What sets EIM apart? The key points at a glance.
– over 35 years of experience in executive interim management
– immediate access to over 30,000 highly qualified interim managers
– deep roots in the Swiss market with strong global reach
– active support of your assignment until measurable success is achieved
Why should we use executive interim management for our company?
During times of change, time is the key factor for success. Executive interim management allows you to immediately bring in experienced leaders without lengthy recruitment processes or internal political ties.
Whether to implement turnarounds, lead critical special projects, or bridge vacancies: interim executives bring focus, execution power, and an independent perspective. They drive innovation, tap into new markets, increase efficiency, reduce costs, accelerate digitalization, and support transformations or the establishment of new locations in a targeted and measurable way.
Often, the added value lies in the interim manager’s fresh perspective: free from operational blindness, ready to hit the ground running, and consistently focused on achieving your goals – unencumbered by internal political agendas. Unbiased viewpoints flow into the company, challenge existing processes, and create space for innovative, often entirely new solutions.
Your challenges. Our solutions for you.
You know that every company goes through phases where internal expertise simply isn’t enough. That’s exactly where we come in, addressing your immediate needs through:
Restructuring:
Engaging experienced crisis managers to guide your company back to profitability in a sustainable manner
Growth & Scaling:
Professional guidance for international expansion, market entry, and scaling your business model
M&A:
Leadership and support in M&A processes, particularly in post-merger integrations and carve-outs
Shaping the Future:
Active and Strategic Development of Your Business
Innovation:
Structured implementation of innovative projects with a clear focus on results
Market Development:
Expanding into new markets and strengthening existing market positions
Efficiency & Costs:
Sustainable efficiency gains and targeted cost reductions
Digitalization & Sustainability:
Implementation of digitalization and sustainability initiatives
Site Development:
Planning and establishing new production or business sites
Temporary Replacement:
Quick and effective filling of C-level vacancies in the event of unexpected departures
How does Executive Interim Management work at EIM?
EIM consistently focuses on speed and precision. Based on an in-depth needs analysis, we present you with perfectly matched candidates within a few days. We see ourselves as trusted advisors and work with you to ensure that your project progresses in a targeted manner.
Our structured assignment governance process ensures maximum efficiency, clear responsibilities, and measurable results – precisely managed and consistently aligned with your goals.
What services does EIM offer to businesses?
| Business Transformation | Performance Improvement | Digital Transformation |
|---|---|---|
| Realignment of business models and organizations | Improving efficiency and optimizing operating margins | Supporting Digital Transformation and IT Infrastructure |
| Internationalization | Profitable Growth | Project Management |
| Expansion into new markets with local expertise on the ground | Identifying and capitalizing on revenue opportunities | Structured implementation of complex large-scale projects |
Interim management that delivers results.
Our interim management experts take on key roles and drive projects forward directly within the company. This allows us to unlock hidden potential, boost efficiency, and ensure sustainable success – without lengthy onboarding periods.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Executive Interim Management. You Ask. We Answer.
When is executive interim management a better option than a permanent position?
Executive interim management is particularly well-suited for temporary, special situations. It also makes sense when specialized expert knowledge is needed immediately and for a specific period of time. This allows you to avoid lengthy recruiting processes and ongoing fixed costs.
How quickly can an Executive Interim Manager start?
In business-critical situations, every day counts. Thanks to our well-established network, we can typically introduce you to the first suitable candidates within 48 to 72 hours. An assignment can often begin immediately, usually within a few days of the joint selection and signing of the contract.
What specific business challenges does executive interim management address?
The scope of executive interim management is broad and encompasses all phases of a company’s lifecycle in which experienced leadership, rapid decision-making, and immediate impact are critical to business success. The focus is on the operational management of challenging and highly complex situations such as restructurings, turnarounds, and plant closures, as well as on responsibility for strategic and technological milestones, such as the implementation of new ERP systems or the management of comprehensive digital transformations.
In addition, Executive Interim Managers are also deployed to fill C-level vacancies in a targeted and clearly time-limited manner, for example in the role of an interim CFO.
How does EIM ensure the quality of its interim managers?
Our promise to you is to work exclusively with leaders who have undergone a rigorous, multi-stage selection process. Every interim manager in our network has a first-class, proven track record in their respective field.
In addition, we ensure quality through active support throughout the entire assignment. An experienced EIM partner acts as a trusted advisor to both the client and the manager.
What industries does EIM Switzerland cover?
Because we have a very extensive network of candidates, we are able to cover every industry, ranging from life sciences to manufacturing and financial services, as well as retail and the technology sector. Please feel free to contact us about your specific project.
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An Interim CFO takes over significant reorganization measures like Stabilization of the company in all financially relevant issues, significant improvement of business processes and key figures.
Germany.
Improvement of the customer contact process, analysis of the status quo, development of a plan to restructure the international call centre of a global technical IT provider.
Germany.
Advisory for the restructuring of corporate debt and the construction of an international cash pooling
Italy.
Carve out of biomass business from big corporation to be sold to a private equity firm: Interim Financial Manager leading Finance and Administration.
spain.
Consulting / High Tech Group: Interim Chief Restructuring Officer for restructuring a business unit with loses.
January 2023 – Spain.
Company active in surface treatments of mechanical parts. Project of initiating the accelerated process of post-acquisition managerialization.
Italy.
For an Italian company expert in the beverage sector, project to review the supplier pool and renegotiate contracts.
Italy.
Chief Transformation Officer assignment, to implement a new business model in a recently PE fund acquired B2B services company.
France.
International Health Care manufacturer: Interim HR and Interim Project Manager to lead the construction and staffing of new greenfield investment in Poland.
Germany.
For a shipbuilding industrial group, a project to redesign, reorganize and improve the processes of the Engineering area and a project to redesign the Governance and the Group’s organization
Italy.
For a leading company in the production of large machine tools, standardization, modularity, and product re-engineering project to improve and reduce development and purchase costs.
France.
Financial director to lead an 12 month assignment for a software publisher to reorganize its financial management and apply the recommendations of the new shareholder.
France.
CIO to to assess calm and manage team of 25 developers in an IT company
Italy.
Operational improvement plan and development of the supply chain manufacturing efficiency for a major global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and machinery
Italy.
For a Portfolio Company active in the industrial sector – recently acquired by an international investment fund – EIM is asked to nominate the Managing Director whose task is guaranteeing ordinary management and implementing the value creation initiatives envisaged in the business plan
Italy.
Business plan development and European launch of a new range of technical sports accessories for a company specialized in the production of gloves
Italy.
Family owned EPC contractor specialized in the offshore platforms segment for the Oil&Gas sector. A project to review the Group’s organization and propose changes in order to make it stronger in view of the present and future challenges.
Italy.
A private equity fund’s participation EIM was asked to recruit a CFO on an accelerated basis of a financial director to strengthen its processes and organization in a phase of a strong acceleration.
Italy.
A private equity fund’s participation EIM was asked to recruit a CFO on an accelerated basis of a financial director to strengthen its processes and organization in a phase of a strong acceleration.
Italy.
A leader in new technologies has commissioned EIM to carry out the consolidation of a subsidiary of the group.
Italy.
An Interim CFO takes over significant reorganization measures like Stabilization of the company in all financially relevant issues, significant improvement of business processes and key figures.
Germany.
Improvement of the customer contact process, analysis of the status quo, development of a plan to restructure the international call centre of a global technical IT provider.
Germany.
Advisory for the restructuring of corporate debt and the construction of an international cash pooling
Italy.
Carve out of biomass business from big corporation to be sold to a private equity firm: Interim Financial Manager leading Finance and Administration.
spain.
Consulting / High Tech Group: Interim Chief Restructuring Officer for restructuring a business unit with loses.
January 2023 – Spain.
Company active in surface treatments of mechanical parts. Project of initiating the accelerated process of post-acquisition managerialization.
Italy.
For an Italian company expert in the beverage sector, project to review the supplier pool and renegotiate contracts.
Italy.
Chief Transformation Officer assignment, to implement a new business model in a recently PE fund acquired B2B services company.
France.
International Health Care manufacturer: Interim HR and Interim Project Manager to lead the construction and staffing of new greenfield investment in Poland.
Germany.
For a shipbuilding industrial group, a project to redesign, reorganize and improve the processes of the Engineering area and a project to redesign the Governance and the Group’s organization
Italy.
For a leading company in the production of large machine tools, standardization, modularity, and product re-engineering project to improve and reduce development and purchase costs.
France.
Financial director to lead an 12 month assignment for a software publisher to reorganize its financial management and apply the recommendations of the new shareholder.
France.
CIO to to assess calm and manage team of 25 developers in an IT company
Italy.
Operational improvement plan and development of the supply chain manufacturing efficiency for a major global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and machinery
Italy.
For a Portfolio Company active in the industrial sector – recently acquired by an international investment fund – EIM is asked to nominate the Managing Director whose task is guaranteeing ordinary management and implementing the value creation initiatives envisaged in the business plan
Italy.
Business plan development and European launch of a new range of technical sports accessories for a company specialized in the production of gloves
Italy.
Family owned EPC contractor specialized in the offshore platforms segment for the Oil&Gas sector. A project to review the Group’s organization and propose changes in order to make it stronger in view of the present and future challenges.
Italy.
A private equity fund’s participation EIM was asked to recruit a CFO on an accelerated basis of a financial director to strengthen its processes and organization in a phase of a strong acceleration.
Italy.
A private equity fund’s participation EIM was asked to recruit a CFO on an accelerated basis of a financial director to strengthen its processes and organization in a phase of a strong acceleration.
Italy.
A leader in new technologies has commissioned EIM to carry out the consolidation of a subsidiary of the group.
Italy.
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